STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION


  1. POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. Check that the battery negative (-) cable is disconnected.

      CAUTION:

      Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

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      Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.

      Note

      Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.

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      Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.

      Note

      Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.

      Tech Tips

      The spiral cable will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.

  3. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


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      Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

    2. Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.

      Torque:
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }

    3. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable sub-assembly.

  4. INSTALL STEERING PAD


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.

      CAUTION:

      Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

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      Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

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      Connect the 2 airbag connectors to the steering pad.

      Note

      When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    5. Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.

    6. Confirm that the circumference groove of the "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.

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      Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.

      Torque:
      8.8 N*m  { 90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


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      Install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover with the claw.

  6. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


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      Install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover with the claw.

  7. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

  8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  9. INSPECT STEERING PAD


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      With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:


      • Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or grooves.

    2. Make sure that the horn sounds.

      Tech Tips

      If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system Click here.

  10. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

    Tech Tips

    Click here.